Regulatory Compliance and AML Manager (Fintech)

Location: Mexico

Company

Payment infrastructure company providing APIs, eCommerce integrations, KYC solutions, fraud prevention, payroll and loan disbursements, and payment applications across Southeast Asia, Greater China, and LATAM.

What you will do

• Lead licensing applications, regulatory approvals, and ongoing compliance for money transmitter and payment aggregator licenses.
• Implement and maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures, and regulatory controls.
• Assess compliance risks, investigate suspected violations, recommend corrective actions, and report suspicious activity when required.
• Partner with Product and internal departments to translate regulatory obligations into business and system requirements.
• Deliver compliance training and maintain detailed documentation and reports.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, regulators, and supervisory authorities while monitoring regulatory changes.

Requirements

• Valid AML/CFT certification issued by the CNBV (Certificación PLD/FT) and eligibility to act as a Compliance Officer before Mexican regulators.
• 7–10 years of experience in AML and regulatory compliance, preferably in FinTech.
• Experience engaging directly with financial services regulators in Mexico and Latin America.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take ownership, and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.

Nice to have

• Experience in high-growth FinTech, payments, or digital financial services.
• Familiarity with regulatory licensing processes and supervisory authorities.
• Experience implementing or using transaction monitoring systems and compliance tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Independent contributor role with direct reporting to Regional Compliance.
• Fast-paced, high-growth environment with autonomy and ownership.
• Opportunity to support the expansion of payment products and regulatory licenses across LATAM.
• Collaboration with Product, internal departments, auditors, and regulators.